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Microlite and Annabergite Physical Properties


Annabergite and Microlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.5  
3.07  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
2  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  

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Microlite and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microlite and Annabergite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Microlite and Annabergite chemical formula.

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Microlite and Annabergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microlite and Annabergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microlite and Annabergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microlite is 3.07 whereas that of Annabergite is 3.07.

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